Pokémonhas long been one of the most successful anime and video game franchises, but it isn’t always easy to find the full series online to binge. In recent years, the series has seen its various seasons split up across numerous streaming platforms. As a result, if you don’t own the series on DVD or Blu-Ray, you’ll need multiple subscriptions to watch every season.
In Japan this April,Pokémonwill kick off its twenty-seventh season, spinning off its current series,Pokémon Horizon.A North American release has yet to be announced, so there’s still plenty of time to catch up on the newest adventures. Now would also be a great time to see where the series began and experience Ash’s original adventures across several regions.
Where to Watch Classic Pokémon Adventures
Indigo League and Beyond!
To watch the beginning ofPokémonand see where everything began, Netflix and Amazon Prime both havePokémon the Series: Indigo League. On Amazon Prime, it is titledPokémon the Series: The Beginning, and it is broken down into four parts.Pokémon the Series: Indigo LeagueandAdventures in the Orange Islandsare also available to watch on YouTube, via Pokémon’s official channel, Pokémon TV.Pokémon: Gold and SilverandPokémon Diamond and Pearlcan also be found on Amazon Prime. The available seasons there have been known to rotate, so be sure to keep an eye on which seasons are included and which would need to be rented for full viewing.
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Pokémon Sun and Moon, featuring one of Ash’s greatest accomplishments, is available on Disney+ and Hulu, including the first season and its spin-off adventures:Sun and Moon: Ultra AdventuresandSun and Moon: Ultra Legends.Unfortunately, streaming options for other seasons are incredibly limited, such asPokémon: Advanced,requiring renting fees or purchasing the season. Eventually, Pokémon TV may offer these later series, now that it has made a triumphant return to YouTube.Pokémon Black and Whiteis currently available on Tubi, a free, ad-supported streaming service.
Where to Watch the Latest Pokémon Releases
Pokémon Journeys, Pokémon Horizons, and Beyond!
With the anime still being as popular as ever, new seasons are currently being released. The latest adventure,Pokémon Horizons: The Series, is available on Netflix.This has been the exclusive platform for new releases in the franchise since the previous series,Pokémon Journeys,and its spin-off series,Pokémon: Ultimate Journeys, Pokémon: To Be A Master: Ultimate Journeys,andPokémon: Master Journeys.Each of these series is also available to watch on Netflix.
Although several different streaming sites offerPokémonseasons, there is currently no centralized location to binge the entire series.
The newest season,Pokémon Horizons: The Search for Laqua, is similarly being released on Netflix. The series continues following new trainers, Liko and Roy, in a continuing adventure. It will carry on the latest significant change of removing Ash from the forefront of the series, creating a completely new generation of heroes to follow. This is the first time this has happened since the original animated series began releasing back in the late 1990s. Currently, half of the season is available to watch in the US.
Additional Pokémon Content You Shouldn’t Miss
Pokemon’s YouTube Channels are Severely Underrated
While Hulu doesn’t have a large amount ofPokémoncontent, it’s one of the few places where some of the full-length animated feature films can be streamed. As of writing, the service includesPokémon: The Rise of Darkrai, Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior, Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life,andPokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions. Some of the olderPokémonmovies are available to watch through the streaming app, Hoopla, which is available through select public libraries using accounts associated with users' library cards. This currently includes the first three full-length animated feature films in the franchise.
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TheOfficial Pokémon YouTube channelon YouTube has also uploaded other original content taking place in various regions using familiar characters, as well as original ones created especially for these projects. Assorted animated series include:Pokémon Evolutions, Pokémon Generations, Pokémon: Hisuian Snow, Pokémon Origins, Pokémon: Path to the Peak, Pokémon Mystery Dungeon,andPokémon: Twilight Wings. There is no shortage ofPokémonshows to stream and enjoy while awaiting the rest ofPokemon Horizonseason 2.
A Breakdown of Pokémon Streaming & What to Expect
Keep an Eye on Rotating Offerings!
Although several different streaming sites offerPokémonseasons, there is currently no centralized location to binge the entire series. Additionally, these offerings are regularly changing. For example, Amazon Prime continuously rotates the seasons that are included in its service. Previously,Pokémon: Black and WhiteandPokémon: XYwere available to watch there, but have since been made into only rentable series. As a result, keeping an eye on Amazon Prime’s offerings is highly recommended, particularly since a season currently being watched could shift out and become unavailable at times. The following outline highlights the current locations of groupedPokémonseries and where to stream them.
2: Adventures in the Orange Islands
7: XY
10: Horizons
Netflix
Pokémon TV is likely to gointo a broader rotation of offerings in the future. Previously, a Pokémon TV feature was available on the official website for the franchise. However, it was eventually removed, leaving fans without very many free options for viewing. It’s return via YouTube is very welcome, providing original fans and newcomers to the franchise to revisit and experience the early beginnings of Ash Ketchum and his trusted companion Pikachu. Keeping an eye on streaming rotations andPokémonTV offerings will provide the widest range of viewing options for the series as a whole.
